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Illahee #6- Beth Noveck

Posted on May 20, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, The next speaker in the Illhee Lecture Series says it’s easy for representatives to see constituents as inconveniences, only asking for their input at elections; crippling any possibility of effective representative government. Beth Noveck doesn’t wait to … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts- A Conference for Tech Creatives

Posted on May 3, 2011 by tomdwyer

What do you get when you combine geeks, makers, hackers, entrepreneurs, students, journalists, thinkers, builders, and assorted techy creatives for two days? We have no idea, and neither do the organizers of Barcamp Portland, May 20 and 21 at the … Continue reading →

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Illahee Series #5- David Bollier

Posted on April 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Republi Cons talk a lot about private property but they have far less to say about the commons; the parts of our society we all own together. Questions about the commons are close to the heart of … Continue reading →

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Illahee #4- Michael Pollan

Posted on April 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer… How do you decide what to eat? Is it a complex balancing act between nutrients, calories, and flavor? Does it matter to you if your food is genetically modified, organically grown, or heavily processed? Suppose you could … Continue reading →

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VFP March 19 Portland Rally

Posted on March 3, 2011 by tomdwyer

Saturday, March 19, 2011 Pioneer Courthouse Square, SW Broadway & Yamhill 12:30 PM – music 1:00 PM – Rally 1:30 PM – Peace march Veterans for Peace (VFP) is a group that knows war firsthand. In their words, “Experience tells … Continue reading →

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Ban the Bag

Posted on February 23, 2011 by tomdwyer

Aside from being wasteful (do you really need a plastic bag for your box of Altoids?) those annoying plastic grocery store bags fill our landfills or escape into the environment to clog machinery, litter the landscape, and kill wildlife. California … Continue reading →

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Illahee #2- Atkisson

Posted on February 3, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer Margaret Mead said that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens is the only thing that ever changed the world. The second speaker in this year’s Illahee Lecture series will explain why. Alan Atkisson is a leader … Continue reading →

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Move Your Money Event

Posted on December 3, 2010 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, The six largest US banks now have assets in the trillions… equaling 63% of gross domestic product. That’s our exports, Consumer, Business, and Government spending combined! SIX BANKS… TRILLIONS IN ASSETS!!!! Not the sign of a health … Continue reading →